DICOM conversion - dcm2nii(x)

DICOM conversion - dcm2nii(x)

Helpful info on Chris Rorden’s github page.

Copied from above (in case it gets lost!)

Alternatives

  • dcm2nii

     is the predecessor of dcm2niix. It is deprecated for modern images, but does handle image formats that predate DICOM (proprietary Elscint, GE and Siemens formats).

  • Python dcmstack DICOM to Nifti conversion with meta data preservation.

  • dicm2nii

     is written in Matlab. The Matlab language makes this very scriptable.

  • dicom2nifti

     uses the scriptable Python wrapper utilizes the high performance GDCMCONV executables.

  • dicomtonifti

     leverages VTK.

  • dinifti

     is focused on conversion of Siemens data.

  • DWIConvert

     converts DICOM images to NRRD and NIfTI formats.

  • mcverter

     has great support for various vendors.

  • mri_convert

     is part of the popular FreeSurfer package. In my limited experience this tool works well for GE and Siemens data, but fails with Philips 4D datasets.

  • MRtrix mrconvert

     is a useful general purpose image converter and handles DTI data well. It is an outstanding tool for modern Philips enhanced images.

  • PET CT viewer

     for Fiji can load DICOM images and export as NIfTI.

  • Plastimatch

     is a Swiss Army knife - it computes registration, image processing, statistics and it has a basic image format converter that can convert some DICOM images to NIfTI or NRRD.

  • Simple Dicom Reader 2 (Sdr2)

     uses dcmtk to read DICOM images and convert them to the NIfTI format.

  • SlicerHeart extension

     is specifically designed to help 3D Slicer support ultra sound (US) images stored as DICOM.

  • spec2nii

     converts MR spectroscopy to NIFTI.

  • SPM12

     is one of the most popular tools in the field. It includes DICOM to NIfTI conversion. Being based on Matlab it is easy to script.